Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development

Schoburgh, Eris D.; Ryan, Roberta

doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-1645-3

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“…Nevertheless, there is theoretical support for the notion that local government advocacy can contribute to good governance. Some proponents advocate for greater local government autonomy (Ladner et al 2019;Van Assche and Dierick 2007); while others support increasing the decentralisation of decisionmaking to improve the quality of governance, including the level of citizen engagement Katz and Nowak 2017;Schoburgh and Ryan 2017;Stoker 2006). However, there will always be limits to decentralisation and to local autonomy, with good governance requiring a balance of topdown and bottom-up dynamics to ensure equity and coordination as well as solutions that are locally appropriate and self-determined (Dovers and Hussey 2013;Heywood 2011;Thwaites et al 2004).…”

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Australian local government’s contribution to good governance on major projects: increasing information, participation and deliberation

Vries

2021

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Decision-making for major projects is often outside the legal remit of local governments in Australia. Nevertheless, local governments are the legitimate representatives of their communities and as such, can potentially make an important contribution to the decision-making process. However, little is known about how they may do so. This paper addresses that gap by analysing two case studies: Coal Seam Gas projects in northern New South Wales and the proposed East West Link tunnel in Melbourne. The research finds that local governments can contribute to good governance by increasing the quality and availability of information, community participation, and opportunities for local deliberation. However, this study also found a number of barriers to local governments making these contributions, which can disincentivise and limit local advocacy. The paper suggests there may be a range of benefits to be gained by reducing those barriers.

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Australian local government’s contribution to good governance on major projects: increasing information, participation and deliberation

Vries

2021

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The Parliaments of Canada and Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis of Strengths and Weak

Akram

Azhar

Akhtar

et al. 2021

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Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to make a deeper analysis of the parliament of Canada and Pakistan. This research deals with comparing two similar parliamentary systems. The two countries, i.e. Canada and Pakistan were chosen because of their majority electoral system and to a lesser extent, alike political trends. This research analyzed the weaknesses and strengths of both the legislative systems. Method: Data related to this topic has been collected from secondary sources such as reports, journal articles, and books. This research work is analytical as well as descriptive in nature. Qualitative techniques have been applied to investigate the research questions. Main Findings: This study acknowledges that the parliamentary form of government is the most representative and most efficient system of government that is running successfully in different countries. Parliament safeguards the political views of the citizens and thus provides them with all possible opportunities for more participation in the government. It creates a cohesive and strong party system. The main finding to be acquired from this study is that one problem that is common to both nations is provincial imbalance. However, overall it can be said that Canada has accommodated its provinces effectively through its responsible government, democratic system, and granting maximum autonomy. Another factor that is a major problem in Pakistan but not so in Canada is the branches of government overstepping their jurisdiction. Application of the Study: Using the yardstick of the function of legislation and making comparative references with other political systems was very useful in summarizing this research. Whatever weaknesses and criticisms may be discussed the overall fact is that the job done by these parliaments is undoubtedly necessary and useful and it is hoped this study may serve as a guideline for future parliaments to make them more efficient. The Originality of the Study: This research argues that a parliamentary system is a more desirable and efficient system of government than others. This research explains the differences between both these systems. Both the houses of these parliaments provide separate services that require separate investigation and throw further light on the subject.

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Budgetary discipline & factors that influence it: Study case in Ministries of Indonesia

Ramdany¹,

Yadiati²

2018

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The government has three legal instruments to improve the budgetary discipline. There are internal control, good governance and accounting information. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the three instruments on the budget discipline contained on research questions. First, how much impact internal control on budgetary discipline. Second, how much impact the good governance on budgetary discipline. Third, how much impact the quality of accounting information on budgetary discipline. This study was conducted at the State Ministry with a population of 34 units of analysis in 2015. The ministry was taken as a study unit because it is related to some phenomenon of violations on budgetary discipline that has occurred. Study approach using quantitative method and data analysis with partial least square. Primary data is taken with media questionnaires and secondary data taken from the respective publications of the Ministries. The results show that the impact of internal control and good governance on budget discipline is positive but weak. Then the impact of the quality of accounting information on budget discipline is negative but weak. This study was conducted when the state budget was deficit. Probable different results when study is undertaken at a time when the state budget is surplus. It is expected that the further study with the state budget on surplus and time series data to compare the results of study for making decision.

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Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development

Cited by 5 publications

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Australian local government’s contribution to good governance on major projects: increasing information, participation and deliberation

Australian local government’s contribution to good governance on major projects: increasing information, participation and deliberation

The Parliaments of Canada and Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis of Strengths and Weak

Budgetary discipline & factors that influence it: Study case in Ministries of Indonesia

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